Dejan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAY-ahn / /ˈdeɪ.ɑn/Slavic; Serbian
Meaning
Slavic: 'to be dear'; Serbian: 'beloved'
Historical & Cultural Background
Dejan is a name commonly found in Slavic cultures, particularly in Serbia. It has historical roots in the Slavic language family, where it is associated with affection and endearment. The name has been used in various forms across different Slavic nations, reflecting cultural ties and shared linguistic heritage.
Trend Summary
The name Dejan has seen moderate popularity in Slavic regions but is less common in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dejan
- Deyan
International Variants
- Dejan (Serbian)
- Deyan (Bulgarian)
Famous people named Dejan
Dejan Stanković is a retired Serbian footballer known for his successful career in clubs like Inter Milan.
Dejan Lovren is a Croatian professional footballer who has played for clubs such as Liverpool and the Croatian national team.
Fictional characters named Dejan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dejan was first seen in the United States in 1970. Dejan has ranked as high as #1264 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Dejan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dejan (2002)
State | Births | Share |
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IL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1970 | 6 |
1974 | 8 |
1975 | 6 |
1976 | 5 |
1977 | 12 |
1978 | 9 |
1979 | 7 |
1980 | 6 |
1982 | 12 |
1984 | 9 |
1985 | 7 |
1987 | 7 |
1991 | 8 |
1992 | 7 |
1993 | 8 |
1994 | 7 |
1995 | 7 |
1996 | 7 |
1997 | 11 |
1998 | 9 |
1999 | 12 |
2000 | 19 |
2001 | 15 |
2002 | 16 |
2003 | 10 |
2004 | 15 |
2005 | 9 |
2006 | 14 |
2007 | 6 |
2008 | 8 |
2009 | 5 |
2010 | 5 |
2011 | 7 |
2013 | 6 |
2015 | 5 |
2021 | 7 |